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Dalton Schultz vs Rome OdunzeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rome Odunze is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rome Odunze (10.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Dalton Schultz (8.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEHouston Texans#18
Dalton Schultz
PPG
8.0
Games
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
777
Rec TDs
3
Targets
106
Bye
Week 8
WRChicago Bears#28PPG LEADER
Rome Odunze
PPG
10.3
Games
12
Rec
44
Rec Yds
661
Rec TDs
6
Targets
90
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dalton Schultz
Rome Odunze

Head to Head

8.0 PPG10.3 PPG
17 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Dalton Schultz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #18 at the position). Rome Odunze: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #28 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Dalton Schultz vs Rome Odunze: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dalton Schultz (TE, Houston Texans) against Rome Odunze (WR, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Rome Odunze posted 10.3 PPG across 12 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Dalton Schultz has his bye in Week 8, Rome Odunze in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Dalton Schultz (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Rome Odunze (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Rome Odunze outscored Dalton Schultz by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Dalton Schultz played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rome Odunze's 12. That durability gap means Dalton Schultz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Rome Odunze scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Dalton Schultz saw 106 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
  • Rome Odunze is 5 years younger than Dalton Schultz (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dalton Schultz vs Rome Odunze: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDalton SchultzRome Odunze
PPG (Half-PPR)8.010.3
Games Played1712
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136124
Receptions8244
Rec/Game4.83.7
Receiving Yards777661
Rec Yds/Game45.755.1
Receiving TDs36
Targets10690
Target Share/Game6.27.5
Age2924
Experience7 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Rome Odunze at 10.3 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Dalton Schultz's 8.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dalton Schultz or Rome Odunze in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rome Odunze has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Dalton Schultz's 8.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Dalton Schultz and Rome Odunze average in 2025?

Dalton Schultz averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rome Odunze averaged 10.3 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Dalton Schultz and Rome Odunze's bye weeks in 2026?

Dalton Schultz (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Rome Odunze (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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